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Joshua Installed as Leader

1After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord,^(A) the Lord said to Joshua^(B) son of Nun, Moses’ aide: ²“Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River^(C) into the land^(D) I am about to give to them^(E)—to the Israelites. ³I will give you every place where you set your foot,^(F) as I promised Moses.^(G) ⁴Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon,^(H) and from the great river, the Euphrates^(I)—all the Hittite^(J) country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west.^(K) ⁵No one will be able to stand against you^(L) all the days of your life. As I was with^(M) Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake^(N) you. ⁶Be strong^(O) and courageous,^(P) because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors^(Q) to give them.

⁷“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey^(R) all the law^(S) my servant Moses^(T) gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,^(U) that you may be successful wherever you go.^(V) ⁸Keep this Book of the Law^(W) always on your lips;^(X) meditate^(Y) on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.^(Z) ⁹Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;^(AA) do not be discouraged,^(AB) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”^(AC)

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Cross references

Joshua 1:1 : Ex 14:31; Dt 34:5; Rev 15:3
Joshua 1:1 : S Ex 17:9
Joshua 1:2 : S Nu 13:29; S Nu 35:10
Joshua 1:2 : S Ge 15:14
Joshua 1:2 : Ge 12:7; Dt 1:25
Joshua 1:3 : S Dt 11:24
Joshua 1:3 : Ge 50:24; Nu 13:2; Dt 1:8
Joshua 1:4 : S Dt 3:25
Joshua 1:4 : S Ge 2:14
Joshua 1:4 : S Ge 10:15; 23:10; Ex 3:8
Joshua 1:4 : Nu 34:2-12; Ezr 4:20
Joshua 1:5 : S Dt 7:24
Joshua 1:5 : ver 17; S Ge 26:3; S 39:2; Jdg 6:12; 1Sa 10:7; Jer 1:8; 30:11
Joshua 1:5 : S Ge 28:15; S Dt 4:31
Joshua 1:6 : 2Sa 2:7; 1Ki 2:2; Isa 41:6; Joel 3:9-10
Joshua 1:6 : S Dt 1:21; S 31:6; S Jdg 5:21
Joshua 1:6 : Jer 3:18; 7:7
Joshua 1:7 : Dt 29:9; 1Ki 2:3; 3:3
Joshua 1:7 : Ezr 7:26; Ps 78:10; 119:136; Isa 42:24; Jer 26:4-6; 32:23; 44:10
Joshua 1:7 : ver 2, 15; S Nu 12:7; Job 1:8; 42:7
Joshua 1:7 : S Dt 5:32; Jos 23:6
Joshua 1:7 : ver 9; S Dt 4:2; 5:33; S 11:8; Jos 11:15
Joshua 1:8 : S Dt 28:61; S Ps 147:19
Joshua 1:8 : S Ex 4:15; Isa 59:21
Joshua 1:8 : S Ge 24:63
Joshua 1:8 : Dt 29:9; 1Sa 18:14; Ps 1:1-3; Isa 52:13; 53:10; Jer 23:5
Joshua 1:9 : S Dt 31:6; Jos 10:8; 2Ki 19:6; Isa 35:4; 37:6
Joshua 1:9 : S Dt 1:21; Job 4:5
Joshua 1:9 : S ver 7; Dt 31:7-8; Jer 1:8

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Joshua 1:9—Be Strong and of Good Courage. Life can be full of challenges, sorrows, and tough decisions. But even amidst hardship, the Lord counsels us to be strong and courageous. Understanding Joshua 1:9 in the Bible can help us face hard things with faith and confidence.

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This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Dozens of evangelical denominations, churches, and seminaries embraced the NIV as their official Bible translation for preaching, study, public reading, and personal use.

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Jesus' name in Hebrew is “Yeshua” which translated to English is Joshua. Both are about saving. The name “Joshua” means “Yahweh saves.” Both men are about the fulfillment of a historical promise.

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What does Joshua chapter 1 teach us? ›

First, from God's command to Joshua to continue on after Moses' death, He reveals that He wants you to persevere for Him when you face a loss, a family death, or setback. Second, from His repeated promises to deliver the Promised Land, He reveals that He is faithful to keep His promises.

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It depends on who you ask. There are some Christians who believe it is a sin. The verse in the Bible that most Christians make reference to is Leviticus 19:28, which says,"You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord." So, why is this verse in the Bible?

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The Five “P's” Promised to Joshua

His Presence – v. ...
His Power – v. ...
His Providence – 7 – “Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.”
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His Protection – v.

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What is the key point of the book of Joshua? ›

The point of this story is that God is the one who will deliver his people. Israel simply needs to trust and wait. The battle at Ai makes a contrasting point, showing what happens if Israel doesn't trust their God. An Israelite named Achan stole goods from Jericho that were meant to be devoted and offered to God.

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In this way the NIV (compiled by Protestant churches) is not a Catholic bible. The Catholic Church does have several “approved” Catholic translations in English. These can differ by country, but almost all Catholics will use these rather than texts like the NIV compiled with a Protestant slant.